Mourad Ghedira at Galerie Cimaise

…nswer is required? “Well… a frame brings importance to a picture. Floating or “American” frames are less noticeable. A deep concave frame can give a sense of distance or perspective. It can add atmosphere. Particular colours or passages of colour can be picked out or complemented by a frame. The texture of the frame can build on the texture of an oil painting or a collage. The frame can highlight the originality of the picture. The material of the… Continue reading

The World Turns by Michael Parekowhai

…, annoyed that what I consider to be pretentious “art speak” has spoilt my complete enjoyment of the sculpture. This situation forces me to think about which is ultimately the more important, the work or the idea that drove its creation. I know that the two cannot exist without each other and the question is a difficult one. I try to find an analogy or parallel to clarify my thinking. I find it in poetry, where I am sure that any idea is given mor… Continue reading

Martin La Roche’s astonishing cityscapes

…a new exhibition – opening Thursday 10th October – at the discrete and welcoming Espace Gaia in Geneva’s old town. Martin La Roche with “Manhattan,” 2013 I remain mystified as to how he produces these drawings. He uses maps and web-based aerial images for reference but his ability to imagine the views that he then draws is astonishing. Take a closer look! In “Manhattan” he gets away with depicting the Guggenheim Museum upside down! Detail of “Man… Continue reading